Harney & Sons – for the “Tea”-totaling Connoisseur

In a society that is obsessed with coffee, tea is a drink that is considered somewhat antiquated, even boring. However, if you listen long enough to Emeric Harney, Managing Director of Harney & Sons, he will have you convinced that tea is “a fabulous, interesting product with great history and stories behind it.” His enthusiasm is infectious and it won’t be long before you start looking at tea with newfound respect. (more…)

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The Fast Food Joints that Changed the Face of American Fast Food

The moment one thinks of America what pops into the head is an amazing variety of fast food – gigantic pizzas with every topping imaginable, three-tier burgers with cheese oozing down the sides, and spicy, crunchy tacos that set your mouth on fire (which you probably enjoy anyway!).

Most of the top franchises that have become the lifeline of American fast food germinated in the 1950s. The two most popular ones from that era happen to be Burger King & McDonald’s. Let’s look at how these restaurants created history and track their journey to incredible success. (more…)

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7 Ingredients your Salads Could Do Without

Sitting back with a crunchy bowl of salad and congratulating yourself on a healthy choice you made? However, are you absolutely sure that what you are eating is 100% healthy and not filling you with empty, pointless calories?

There are plenty of salad ingredients and toppings that do absolutely nothing for you health-wise, for instance, the croutons you’ve ladled in generously, which by the way adds about 100 calories to your salad. And, did you know that iceberg lettuce has virtually no nutritional content whatsoever? Surprised, right? (more…)

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International Treats you can Sample without leaving New York

In case you are tired of the regular sweet treats you’ve been gorging one and wish to be slightly experimental, here are some international treats that you can safely enjoy without having to step outside New York. It’s a whole new world of tastes and treats out there. Be brave, step into the unknown and follow your nose. Don’t be afraid, it’s sure to take you in the right direction. (more…)

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4 Different Green Teas to Suit 4 Different Moods

From time immemorial, tea has had the ability to bring complete strangers together and make the best friends out of them. Irrespective of cultural or religious orientation, a few cups of tea, shared over sandwiches and cakes, have known to melt away the strongest prejudices, replacing them with simple camaraderie and interesting conversations instead. (more…)

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Spare yourself the Guilt: Delicious Comfort Foods that Don’t Make you Fat

When the going gets tough, the tough get going…going to the nearest grocery store to pick up their favorite snack food to binge on, or going into the kitchen to fix themselves something that will send them straight to comfort heaven.

It’s only natural for people to seek solace in their favorite food when times are tough and nothing seems to perk you up. However, once the dark days are over, depression is usually replaced by guilt for having allowed yourself silly indulgences that wreaked your diet and ruined your figure. (more…)

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